Kenneth “Spike” Tritchler, 76, of Mount Morris, Pa., passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Mon Health Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was born in March 1945, in Morgantown, the son of the late Joseph “Buzz” and Mary Florence Tritchler (McCord).
Spike was a graduate of University High School, where he was West Virginia State Wrestling runner-up in 1963. He also served three years in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked in the coal mines for 30 years and retired from Duquesne Light Warwick mine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, horseshoes and drinking Budweiser with his friends.
Spike is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 57 years, Mrs. Judy Tritchler (Phillips), of Mount Morris, Pa.; daughter, Bobbie Jo Craynon, of Core; son, Ken Tritchler II and wife Carly, of Canonsburg, Pa.; sister, Louise Glash; and brother, Gene Tritchler and wife Sheila, all of Morgantown. Also surviving are his three grandchildren, Brianna Craynon and husband Lucas, of Jakes Run, Kenneth Craynon, of Core, and Kylan Tritchler, of Canonsburg, Pa.; along with several nieces, nephews and longtime friend, Rich White.
Spike was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Florence; son-in-law, Michael Craynon; and brother-in-law, James Glash.
The family will receive friends at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home, from 3-7 p.m., Sunday, July 11, and again from 10 a.m., Monday, until the time of services at 11 a.m. Spike will be laid to rest at the Cedar Grove Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Mount Morris American Legion Post 992 and WVANG, Kingwood.
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